SafeWork coming to the lower Hunter

SafeWork NSW
is bringing itsSafer Communities, Safer Towns event
to the lower Hunter next week to provide free advice to local businesses.

The SafeWork
NSW Team will be at East Maitland on Tuesday, 17 November and Rutherford on
Wednesday, 18 November helping business owners, managers, workers and the
community to be safer.

SafeWork
NSW Director, Regional and Response Operations, Tony Williams, said SafeWork inspectors
will be available to provide face-to-face support on a range of issues faced by
small businesses.

“The event
is an opportunity for local small businesses to receive expert advice to help
them meet work health and safety and workers compensation obligations while
discovering what other free services and resources are available,” Mr Williams
said.

“SafeWork staff
will provide practical advice on work health and safety laws, changes to workers
compensation, injury management and recover at work programs.

“Small
businesses face many challenges and our inspectors will be able to meet with
locals in an effort to tailor health and safety solutions to their workplaces.”

Businesses
that attend may be eligible for a rebate of up to $500 through SafeWork’s Small
Business Rebate Program which can be used to purchase and install safety
improvements.

The SafeWork NSW Safety
Van will be at East Maitland Library, 3 Garnett Road, East Maitland from 9am –
4pm on Tuesday, 17 November and at Rutherford Community
Centre, Arthur Avenue, Rutherford from 9am – 4pm on Wednesday, 18 November.

To book a spot with a SafeWork NSW inspector
call SafeWork NSW’s Newcastle
office on (02) 4921 2900 .